Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of January.
Good morning, Gainesville.
🏘️ Community
The Gainesville Jaycees are accepting nominations for their annual Young Man and Young Woman of the Year awards for residents 40 or younger with outstanding community service.
Nominees must have lived in Hall County in 2025 and complete the online form by Jan. 31.
🎓 Education
Tadmore Elementary celebrated its 100th anniversary on Friday, Jan.
23 with an evening of games, food and memories to honor a century of community tradition.
🌲 Environment
Tree crews gathered Saturday, Jan.
24, along Jesse Jewell in Gainesville as Winter Storm Fern nears + residents are urged to monitor local weather updates.
The National Weather Service warns that a freezing rain event expected this weekend will coat trees and power lines with up to 1/2 inch ice in Gainesville and northeast Georgia (pine trees are more likely to fall than oaks).
Local residents should prepare for hazardous roads and possible outages.
🏛️ Government
Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper warned Friday that kerosene bought on or after Jan.
17 from Jasmine Petroleum Inc. on Price Road should not be used in heaters or lamps.
🏈 Sports
Gainesville's Lady Red Elephants won back-to-back matches in the consolation bracket at the Division I Girls State Wrestling meet on Jan.
15. Alicia Rogers (a standout for the team) helped secure the win.
North Hall's Gunner Spain set a school record by scoring 47 points in a win over White County on Jan.
21 in Gainesville, marking a season highlight.
Cherokee Bluff swept Monroe Area in the 8-3A game on Jan.
23 in Flowery Branch; Jordan Hayes (3) made a strong play. The team will return to action against West Hall on Tuesday.
The top-ranked Gainesville boys basketball team beat scrappy Lanier at Sugar Hill on Jan.
23, keeping its unbeaten record. The team celebrated a strong performance in a local matchup.
🎉 Gainesville Events
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The Boss Project: Bruce Springsteen Tribute
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Tickets required — Experience a high-energy tribute to Bruce Springsteen that'll have everyone singing and dancing.
The Play That Goes Wrong
7:30-9 p.m. — Hosch Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy a riotous evening where nothing goes right in this comedic tribute to the chaos of live theatre.
Piano Man - The Music of Billy Joel
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Tickets available — Experience a celebrated tribute to the legendary songs of Billy Joel.
AK-7 Live Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — La Estación Mexican Grill — Ticket prices TBA — Experience an enchanting night of music with AK-7 and their romantic hits.
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